Sometimes it is not until you experience neck strain that you realize the importance of maintaining healthy neck muscles. The neck allows the gaze to turn up, down, left and right. Full mobility in the neck lets your view of…
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October 29, 2013 Children's Health
1. Get a Proper Assessment of Your Child’s Functionality Before you can begin to design a treatment program for your child with autism, you first have to have him assessed to determine his level of functionality. All children with autism…
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Facing the facts about alcoholism can be very difficult. Feelings of anger, shame and inadequacy may make resisting the impulse to drink seem impossible. Fighting strong cravings and miserable withdrawal symptoms are too much for alcoholics and their families to…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is associated with higher levels of free radicals (organic molecules responsible for aging, tissue damage, and possibly some diseases) and decreased vitamin absorption, both of which damage the body and can lead to poorer health. According…
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October 29, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Eat What You Like John Walker, the author of “The Hacker’s Diet,” recommends you eat the foods you like while dieting. His approach to weight loss is to simply control calorie intake rather than rely on any miracle foods…
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Diabetics may be unaware that they have the disease until there are obvious signs or symptoms. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by destruction of the pancreas (type 1 DM) or insulin resistance in tissues (type 2 DM). Gradual decline in…
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ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) are characterized by difficulty staying focused, being easily distracted and, in the case of ADHD, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. These disorders are caused by problems with brain development and can be…
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Pain and burning beneath the breastbone after a meal may be a symptom of heartburn. Also called acid indigestion, the burning, in some cases, may extend upward into the throat and you may experience a bitter taste. The Gale Encyclopedia…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder with unknown causes. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas. Researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reviewed the role of diet in IBS and published…
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Cardiac arrhythmias are caused by a disruption or abnormality in the electrical impulses of the heart. The heart is less efficient at pumping blood when the beats are too fast, too slow or when the beats are irregular. Cardiac arrhythmias…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, there are about 100 thousand hairs on the scalp. And while it’s normal to lose anywhere from 50 to 100 hairs per day, since this loss is replenished with new hairs, poor nutrition, certain diseases,…
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the thin layer of tissue that surrounds the brain. Bacteria and viruses cause most cases of meningitis in children. Health providers can diagnose meningitis clinically and by doing a lumbar puncture, in which…
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October 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks can occur on the stomach, lower back, thighs, upper legs, breasts and upper arms due to fast growth and weight gain during pregnancy. These striped, ridged scars occur when skin is stretched suddenly or excessively, causing collagen fibers…
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1. Be Aware of Your Child’s Activities No, this doesn’t mean locking a tracking collar on him or calling every 15 minutes to find out where he is. Adolescents need a certain amount of independence to find themselves. But you…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Most new moms are eager to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight, but for many it’s a struggle. Once you’ve allowed yourself time to recover from childbirth, you can focus on losing some of the weight you gained. Try setting…
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Overview Perimenopause is a term that describes the changes that occur in a woman’s reproductive system as menopause approaches. A woman enters menopause when she has not had a menstrual period for one year. Although it is not an illness,…
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Basketball shooting games, as well as being fun, are a great way to practice shooting the basketball. There is a variety of games that can be played with any number of players. These games are typically informal and played without…
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Like most team sports, basketball has certain designated positions for players. Players’ height and skill levels are used to determine who plays these positions. Some talented players are able to play multiple positions. Learning how to play different positions and…
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1. Slow Down Binge drinking is defined as taking a large amount of alcohol in a very short time: five drinks in a row for men and four drinks in a row for women. You can stop that by slowing…
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1. Look Into Surgery If your spinal stenosis symptoms are causing pain or severely limiting your daily activities, you may consider surgery. Spinal fusion is an option, especially if the stenosis is accompanied by one or more misaligned discs. In…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When you set your mind to losing weight, you liklely want fast results. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, notes that the most healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss is about 1 or 2 lbs. per week….
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Life insurance contestability–or, as it is more commonly called, “incontestability”– amounts to rules governing when a life insurance company may choose to contest a claim and pay a death benefit. This can happen when the applicant fails to mention something…
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A thickened or discolored toenail may indicate the presence of a fungal infection in the nail bed. Your risk of contracting a toenail fungus is higher if you go barefoot in public showering areas or if you share shoes with…
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Overview Taking the time to choose the correct training shoe for your sport or exercise is easily one of the most important things you can do. Most people do not appreciate what we ask of our feet on a daily…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics is the term coined to identify a class of beneficial bacteria found in foods such as yogurt, kefir, tempeh, soy beverages, miso and fermented cabbage. Those probiotics are either naturally-occurring or manually added into foods during processing. In addition,…
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Quitting smoking is very difficult, but also very rewarding. If you quit, you will have more money, more dating opportunities if you are single, fewer problems being segregated from colleagues if you work, fewer annoying short-term problems like a persistent…
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October 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Food and Drug Administration supports the qualified health claim, “Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” According to the University of Maryland Medical…
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October 29, 2013 Senior Health
As our population ages, the need for elderly care continues to grow. When an adult needs care around the clock, this can present challenges and lead to difficult choices. Numerous dilemmas can present themselves when you must care for your…
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The Ab Roller is a common sight at most gyms and fitness centers. Although it was developed over a decade ago, it is still regarded as a integral piece of equipment in toning and tightening your abdominal muscles. The patented…
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October 29, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, more commonly known as AIDS, is the result of an infection of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is spread through bodily fluids such as blood and sexual secretions, but not sweat and saliva. Patients who…
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